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Alligator Gar Fishing Guides

Fishing in Destin
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River Fishing in Little Elm

Alligator Gar Fishing

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18 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Houston

Trophy Alligator Gar Bowfishing

60% (5)
23 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,250
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Huntsville

Alligator Gar Fishing Near Houston

100% (4)
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $850
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Dallas

Texas Alligator Gar Classic

100% (4)
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $850
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Saint Bernard

Full Day Bay Boat

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,100
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Lake Fishing in Lafitte

Bad Ass Bow Fishing

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18 ft 1 - 10 People From $1,250
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

What are the best alligator gar fishing trips?

Why should I book an alligator gar fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 38 alligator gar trips, and the most popular trips are PASCAGOULA INSHORE AT ITS BEST guided by , World Record Alligator Gar guided by , and Giant Alligator Gar Adventure guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.87 out of 5 based on 4105 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly alligator gar guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly alligator gar guides.

What types of alligator gar fishing trips are common?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for alligator gar as well as river fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are bowfishing, light tackle fishing, and live bait fishing but artificial lure fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

How much does an alligator gar fishing trip cost?

Prices for alligator gar can range anywhere from about $525 to $3,675, but the average price for a half day trip for alligator gar is $1,200. The average price for a full day trip for alligator gar is $1,984.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for alligator gar fishing?

The most popular season for alligator gar fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 33 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for alligator gar and what are the bag limits for alligator gar?

See here for more information on alligator gar fishing licenses, alligator gar bag limits, and fishing season regulations for alligator gar. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right alligator gar rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Leo was awesome. Super friendly and helpful.

    Alyssa O. | February 15, 2025

    Trip: PASCAGOULA INSHORE AT ITS BEST

  • ★★★★★
    Mackie is very knowledgeable about the lake and has great patience. Within minutes after stopping I had a 20" redfish and Eddie had one hooked in the front of the boat. While we were reeling in, Kenny started fighting a 28"er!!

    Stewart T. | April 18, 2024

    Trip: Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip

  • ★★★★★
    10/10 with Mackie!! He went above and beyond and created an enjoyable and fun-filled experience catching numerous fish! Our recommendation is book with him and have a wonderful fishing trip! We rate him a 5 star captain!!

    Janitra S. | April 2, 2024

    Trip: Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip! Thanks Captain Mackie,!

    George F. | December 30, 2023

    Trip: Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, guides were excellent, friendly and accommodating! They put in the time and effort to get us on fish even late into the tear on a cold day when fishing east expected to be good

    Jeromy K. | November 3, 2023

    Trip: Texas Alligator Gar Classic

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    Bridget N. | September 18, 2023

    Trip: Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with our guide cody. Will be back again .

    Timothy D. | August 26, 2023

    Trip: Texas Alligator Gar Classic

  • ★★★★★
    Terrific trip with Milton. Fishing started slow, but we stuck it out and everybody caught their first-ever gar! Milton moved spots several times to get us more shots, and we caught fish while every other boat on the river got skunked. Will definitely be back!

    Ian O. | July 8, 2023

    Trip: Giant Alligator Gar Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    It was EPIC. Mark is this man!

    Kale G. | April 21, 2023

    Trip: Saltwater Bowfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Mark is the outfitter every serious bowfisher wants. He won’t quit until he puts you on fish. Very very knowledgeable and a trip that we will never forget! We will be back!

    Kale G. | April 16, 2023

    Trip: Trophy Alligator Gar Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    We went with Cody and had a great time. I bass fish a lot but never thought about Alligator Gar fishing. But some friends from Czech Republic came to see me and that was on there bucket list. So we booked with Captain Experiences. The whole experience from start to finish was great. Shawna was great and keep us updated on everything. and was very quick to respond to any questions that we had. Cody sure knows what he is doing. our largest was 160.25 lbs. and I do think I will be going back. I do recommend you give it a try. Terry Varden

    Terry V. | April 7, 2022

    Trip: Texas Alligator Gar Classic

  • ★★★★★
    We got one allegator gar. Thank you!

    Naoki H. | March 26, 2022

    Trip: World Record Alligator Gar

  • ★★★★★
    Everyone I interacted with was very supportive and helpful. I absolutely had no trouble whatsoever and it was a pleasure using Captain Experiences

    Sam B. | July 21, 2021

    Trip: Garzilla Gar Fishing Near Palestine

  • ★★★★★
    Dawson runs an absolutely awesome 5 star operation. Putting us on big alligator gar at every turn. We will be repeat clients as soon as we can. What a day! What a trip! You haven’t caught big gar until you’ve fished with Dawson

    Chris S. | July 19, 2021

    Trip: Gar Fishing Trip

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